Sermons on Being Penitent:

When Crying Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be A 24/7 Christian

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 23, 2001

Being a Christian means a lot more than going to church on Sunday morning. God wants us to live our life of love 24/7.

Almost nine months ago, we sent out postcards announcing the opening of our church here in Doral. The first postcard that we sent out had the picture of a young woman on it who is quoted as saying: “When I walked out of my parent’s church, I never thought I’d walk back in. For me church was all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Fully Devoted Followers Serve God Faithfully

Contributed by Chuck Bernal on Oct 18, 2000

Nothing can be compared to the thrill of serving God, of truly being used by Him to make an eternal difference in the lives of people and advancing His purposes in the world.

Nothing can be compared to the thrill of serving God, of truly being used by Him to make an eternal difference in the lives of people and advancing His purposes in the world. (Bill Hybels) THE PROBLEM WITH SERVING vTYPE 1: Seekers vTYPE 2: Soakers vTYPE 3: Servers . . faith by itself, if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given.

The truth is that nowadays we can’t watch television or listen to the radio without hearing mention of distant wars and disasters. We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given. As I said, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Calls Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's No Stopping The Mission Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Are You In A Relationship With God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

Part 1 of the Week of Renewal 2007 series. The topic this year was Being Doers of God’s Word. Part 1 looks at your relationship with God.

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 19: Are you in a relationship with God? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: Nancy Kramer WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel's Resolution To Purity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 13, 2006

While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.

Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Examined Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006

The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006

We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

God Suffered?!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 15, 2006

Is it possible for the Great Creator to suffer? Could He – the Most Delightful Being whom we can savor the unspeakable joy – suffer hardship, pain, or sorrow?

“For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Disconnected

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006

We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. In the midst of this, people feel disconnected.

Disconnected Pastor Rex Deckard I. Introduction We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. Consider cell phones... n There is a connection between the idea of place and the reality of cellular ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal